Certified Online Journalist

Journalism

• Journalism Introduction
• History of Journalism
• Types of Journalism
• Journalism Ethics and Standards
• Legal status

Online Journalism

• Online Journalism Introduction
• History
• Impact on Readers
• Impact on Publishers
• Characteristics of online journalism
• Work outside traditional press
• Blogs
• Citizen Journalism
• Legal Issues

Communication Skills

• Basics of Communication
• Communication types
• Communication Barriers
• Verbal Communication
• Non-Verbal Communication
• Communication Skills Development

Written Communication Skills

• Definition
• Need for written communication
• Elements of Good Writing
• Contents of Written Communication
• Audience and Format
• Composition and Style
• Structure Grammatical Errors
• Proofing
• The six ‘C’s of effective writing
• Structuring the writing task
• Rules for News Writing and Reporting

Computers Basics

• Introduction - What is Computer?
• Characteristics of computer
• Commonly Used Computer Terms
• Units of a computer system
• Representation of information
• Basic Operations of a Computer – Input, Process and Output
• Input Devices
• Output Devices
• Storage Devices
• Types of Software
• Disk Organization Terms
• Operating System
• User Interface
• Word Processing

Internet

• Networking Concepts
• Internet Terms (Hypertext, URL, Domain Name)
• Web Browser and ISP
• Upload and download files
• Control of Internet
• Email
• RSS readers and feeds
• Instant Messaging
• File Transfer Protocol
• Search Engine Optimization
• Digital Audio
• Digital Image
• Digital Video
• Podcasting

Online Reporting Process

• The Report writing process
• Prewriting
• Basics of Reporting
• Writing
• Revising
• Editing
• Story Editing
• Publishing
• The Online Process
• Tips for Writing

Blogs and Blogging

• Blog Basics
• History of Blogging
• Types
• Popularity
• Blog and mass media
• Blogs Advantages
• Disadvantages of Blogs
• Blogging Requirements
• Blog Components
• Important Terminologies

Online Storytelling

• Storytelling Concepts
• Workflow of Online Storytelling

Social Media Reporting

• Social Media Basics
• Facebook
• Other Social Networks
• Social Networks as a Source of News
• Driving Traffic
• Best Practices

Journalism Ethics

• Basic Concepts
• Common Elements
• Self-Regulation
• Ethics and Standards in Practice

Media Laws

• Privacy
  Obscenity and Bad Taste
• The India Copyright Act 1957
• The Trademark Act 1999
• Prasar Bharati Act - 1990
• Official Secrets Act - 1923
• Information Technology Act – 2000

Other Online Journalism

• Open Source Journalism
• Civic Journalism
• Citizen Journalism
• Collaborative Writing
• Indy Media
• Embedded Journalism

Online Newspaper

Streaming Media

Certified Online Journalist

• Basic Streaming Concepts

Evolution

• Broadcasting Techniques

Electronic Publishing

• Basic Concepts
• Electronic Publishing Process